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15 Best Forbidden City & Tiananmen Tours

The Forbidden City entries that actually work: guided walks with tickets secured, Tiananmen Square registration handled and small groups that thread the 980 buildings with a plan. Tickets sell out a week ahead; this is not a walk-up site anymore.

1.Beijing: Forbidden City Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

Discover Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City with this guided walking tour, including tickets, expert guides, and optional Tian'anmen Square visits for a memorable cultural experience.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The tour was really good, the guide Mina was also really good, she explained everything about the different buildings, and helped us a lot.”

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2.Beijing: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City Tours w/ Options

Discover Beijing’s most iconic sights with guided tours to Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and more, offering excellent value and expert insights.

★ 4.8

“Tony was the best tour guide we had in the whole trip. Knowledgeable, fluent in english and extremely sensitive and smart. He guided us kindly throughout the day and I cannot recommend him enough if you’re visiting Beijing.”

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3.Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

Experience Beijing's highlights with this private all-inclusive tour visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, with expert guides and seamless logistics.

★ 5.0

“Amazing Trip. Lucy was very good and kind guide. She gave in depth explanation about every site. Also being vegetarian was little issue so she helped in arranging vegetarian food. She helped us local purchase as well. Overall we had good experience with Lucy and…”

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4.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Discover Beijing’s Forbidden City with this small-group tour, led by expert guides, including Skip-the-Line tickets, plus optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park visits.

★ 5.0

“It's helpful to get smaller queues as a group and nice to be told the history as we go through the main buildings of such a huge place. Very well organised, well done, Maria.”

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5.Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

Simplify your visit to Tiananmen Square with this registration service. Easy, quick, and affordable—ideal for hassle-free access to Beijing's iconic site.

★ 4.5

“Our agent Li was absolutely brilliant. She was honest and displayed professionalism. Her step by step guidance pre and post help was excellent. We would highly recommend her to friends in South Africa.”

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6.Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

Discover Beijing's top sights—Forbidden City, Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, and Houhai Lake—on a small-group tour with expert guides for authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“I had an incredible time on this Beijing trip, and a huge part of that was thanks to our tour guide, Helen. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely caring. I was dealing with a sore throat during the tour, and Helen went out of…”

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10.Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square Tickets and Tours

Discover Beijing’s top sights with this guided tour of the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square for just $5. Enjoy expert guides, rich history, and hassle-free tickets.

★ 5.0

“Nice tour in a group of ~15 people, the guide takes you all together and it allows to skip most of the queues (which are very long). Also good communication, easy to find your guide in the morning since they send you the meeting information…”

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11.Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

Discover the grandeur of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square with this affordable, well-organized ticket tour—perfect for history lovers and first-timers alike.

★ 4.3

“Selina the tour guide was the best! Such a friendly, fun woman who made the excursion even more enjoyable.”

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12.2-Day Mini Group to Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Discover Beijing’s top sights over two days with a small-group tour featuring the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and more—no shopping detours.

★ 5.0

“If in doubt, 5 stars. It's a great 2-day itinerary. You see the most important sights. You have to bear in mind that there isn't much time to visit the each sight in detail. One should plan an additional day for what interests most. The…”

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13.4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City

Discover Beijing's highlights on a private 4-hour guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with personalized attention and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“The agents are freelance but my guess is that good tourist agencies have a network of good agents.. In my case, my private tour guide- Lily was very good. She spent a lot of time with me and explained the history of the Forbidden City.…”

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14.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Explore Beijing’s top sights on this full-day tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, with expert guides and included lunch.

★ 4.0

“I had an amazing solo day tour to the Great Wall organized by Linda, with David as my driver. Linda arranged everything perfectly and made the experience smooth and enjoyable, while David was friendly and professional throughout the trip. The tour was well-planned, informative, and…”

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15.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Discover Beijing's highlights on this full-day tour—including the Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square—with expert guides and seamless transport.

★ 4.5

“Bruce our tour guide was very knowledgeable in taking us through the forbidden city. The tour as a whole was very well done”

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More Forbidden City & Tiananmen Tours

5.0Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option$36.00 4.6Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets3 - 9 hours$27 5.0Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour$369.39 5.0Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights$90.00 4.8Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour4 - 8 hours$13 5.0Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu$159.00 5.0Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace$130.00 5.0Half Day Mini Group Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, No Shops$24.99 5.0T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights$35.00 5.0All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace$138.00 5.0Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City$100.30 4.9Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour8 hours$99 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City /Summer Palace10 hours$25 4.5Forbidden City (The Palace Museum) Ticket Booking$9.90 4.3Beijing:Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square with entry ticket4 - 6 hours$30 5.0Forbidden City Ticket$10.90 4.0Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven$93.00 4.9Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour$97 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Private Day Trip$99.00 5.0Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour4 - 8 hours$67 4.5Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Registration1 day$3.69 5.0Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)$150.00 5.0Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour$114.87 5.0Forbidden City Ticket Booking$9.80